Surrounded by a series of scenic mountains, İzmir, located on the west coast of Turkey, contains reflections of the past while at the same time representing the future; one can find historical bazaars and modern shops, a western atmosphere among eastern traditions, and historical sites like Ephesus within a two hours drive of a thriving metropolis. Established in 1992 with its campus opened in 1998 approximately 30 minutes south of İzmir on the beautiful coastline at the base of the Karaburun Peninsula, IZTECH is one of the two scientific institutes in Turkey offering both graduate and undergraduate programs which are conducted exclusively in English.